Procurement Manager (hybrid)

  • Mach Recruitment Ltd
  • Shepton Mallet, Somerset
  • Sep 12, 2025
Full time

Job Description

Procurement Manager (Purchasing Manager) - Food Manufacturing Industry

Working on behalf of our client, a successful food manufacturing business, Mach Recruitment are seeking a Procurement Manager reporting to the Head of Supply Chain.

  • Responsible for sourcing and buying of ingredients
  • Ensure the goods are supplied to agreed specification, with the best possible commercial terms, on time and in full.
  • Lead the purchasing representation for site-based projects
  • Support group purchasing initiatives where applicable.
  • Work closely with Technical, Commercial, Finance, Production and NPD Teams
  • Keep up to date with market trends and innovation within the categories
  • Provide Price change indicators to Commercial, using various reporting techniques

Skills and Experience

  • Experience within a similar role working for a fast paced manufacturing business
  • Commercial awareness and entrepreneurial spirit
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • The ability to manage a challenging supply chain
  • Excellent relationship management & building skills
  • You will be able to analyse and interpret data

Benefits:

  • 3 days office, 2 days home working
  • Monday to Friday
  • 8.30am-5pm
  • Option to finish early if worked additional hours
  • Competitive salary
  • Sick Pay
  • Copany pension
  • 25 days leave plus BH

Mach are acting as an agent for this vacancy